Sprinkler Service Engineer - London

at  Argus Fire Protection Company LTD

Argus Fire launched in 1982, remains a family-owned business. We are the UK’s class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems and remain one of the largest privately owned fire protection businesses in the UK. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.
Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.
Why Join Us? Come and work with a talented, motivated, and friendly group of like-minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships futures and ongoing learning and development.
Why are we Recruiting? We are growing our Service Department, who cover clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on excellent service and delivery, after installation servicing is key to keeping our clients systems fully compliant and operational. Whether it is special risk, detection or any sprinkler system, we provide service and maintenance of systems combined with 24/7 emergency call-out.

SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE SPRINKLER SERVICE ENGINEER:

• Full driving licence
• Flexible approach to working hours and location
• Be on call rota
• Ability to work unsupervised or in a team
• Professional, pleasant attitude and smart in appearance, capable of communicating diplomatically to strengthen customer relationships.
• Polite communication skills and ability to know when to escalate problems
• IT literate as all jobs are booked on tablets
• Ability to problem solve and use own initiative when on site
• Be punctual and reliable
• Provide an excellent customer experience
• Pass DBS check

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience in servicing all types of the following valve sets - Wet, dry, alternate, deluge and pre-Action.
• Must be able to carry out 5-point flow tests on sprinkler fire pumps and general service checks.
• Sprinkler Installation Level 2 qualified would be desirable but not essential.
• Plumbing / Piping Knowledge & fault finding on sprinkler systems – essential.
• Previous experience gained within Commercial / Industrial buildings environment.
• Experienced in small works install.
• Understanding and exposure to reporting electronically.
  This role would suit a Service Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer, Commercial Sprinkler Engineer, Sprinkler Service Maintenance Engineer.